Cell Biology and Human Anatomy Open Positions

The Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine seeks to fill two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate level. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D degree, and have a minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience, during which he/she has built a record of research creativity, independence, and productivity. While the campus has many areas of excellence, our department has particular strengths in Vision Research and Stem Cell Biology. Candidates whose work involves these or other areas of campus strength, and explores mechanisms of human disease, will be viewed most favorably.

UC Davis is a campus of 31,000 students and was recently ranked among the top 10 public Universities in the nation. The campus has exceptional strength in the biological sciences, and was recently ranked 16th in the nation for extramural research funding. The campus is situated in a University town, and is renowned for its highly collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to: Build and maintain a high-quality, extramurally funded research program. Achieve excellence in teaching medical and graduate students. Provide service to the university community appropriate to their career stage. Contribute to the collegial and collaborative academic environment.

Applicants should submit Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, three representative peer-reviewed publications, and a Statement of Interest which includes a summary of past, present, and future research plans, teaching experience, and the names of 3-5 individuals who can act as referencesonline at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00187

For full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2013. However, this position will be opened until filled but no later than December 31, 2013.

The University of California, Davis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students